Review by Gavi Elkind Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and the exceptionally talented Tedeschi Trucks Band returned to The Orpheum Theatre in Boston for their annual four-night run last week. Each show was filled with Tedeschi Trucks Band originals, genre-bending covers, soulful vocals, and awe-inspiring instrumentation. The band started their Boston run strong on Tuesday, November 29th. […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Smile brings joy to fans at The Vets in Providence
The Smile made their American debut at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The Vets) in Providence Monday, November 14 before a sold-out crowd of over 2000 fans. For those not in the know, The Smile are an English rock band made up of Radiohead members Thom Yorke on vocals, guitar, and keys, and Jonny Greenwood on […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Stanley Jordan channels Hendrix at the Greenwich Odeum
Guitarist Stanley Jordan and his band brought fire, grace, and top-notch musicianship to the Greenwich Odeum on Friday, November 11. A tribute to Jordan’s idol Jimi Hendrix, the band completely captured the spirit of the legendary rock god. The show brought smiles to long-time Hendrix fans as well as those who enjoy a little improvisation […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: ‘What do you want from life?’ The Tubes at the Greenwich Odeum
One of the most outlandish acts in rock and roll returned to the Greenwich Odeum on Thursday, November 3 for a high-energy near-sell-out show. The Tubes, perhaps best known for mainstream ’80s hits “Talk to You Later” and “She’s a Beauty,” were strong all night long, and although their stage act is toned down a […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Levitate Flannel Jam brings good vibes to Marshfield
Levitate Flannel Jam 2022 in Marshfield, MA served up rollicking tunes and low-key, family-friendly fun on Saturday, October 8. Although it rained early in the day, the sun shone down on the 3,000+ flannel-clad festival-goers at the Marshfield Fair Grounds as they took in six bands and explored all that the festival had to offer […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Sound on Sound Festival Day 2, a success for fans and musicians
The Sound on Sound Festival heard your concerns. Festival-goers experienced some serious problems on the first day of the weekend festival, from overcrowding to sound issues, all well documented on social media and here in our story yesterday. And although Day 2 wasn’t perfect, organizers made significant improvements to provide a far better festival experience. […]
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Concert Recap: Sound on Sound Festival, good music, poor fan experience
A promising new music festival in Bridgeport, CT was marred by issues Saturday, September 24 when the Sound on Sound Festival got off to a bumpy start. Festival organizers seemed underprepared for the 30,000 fans who attended, with many expressing their frustration on social media. The daylong festival held at Seaside Park featured headliners Stevie […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: James Taylor christens new MGM Fenway
James Taylor and his All-Star Band opened up the brand new 5,000 seat MGM Fenway on Monday August 29. (Bearly Dead did a free soft opening of the venue and Godsmack had a fundraiser, Taylor’s was the first official opening concert.) Famed promoter Don Law began the evening with remarks on how a partnership with the […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival a big hit in Riverside
Over 2,000 fans attended the 8th annual Rhode Island Folk Festival at Rose Larisa Park in East Providence Sunday, August 28, enjoying over 40 musical acts on three stages. The state’s musical talent was on full display all day long along with food trucks, crafts vendors, and a “Young Folks” tent where kids were able […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: War and Treaty at the Narrows Center
The War and Treaty descended on the Narrows Center Thursday, August 25th for a nearly two-hour soul searing performance! The band, who debuted at Newport Folk in 2018, is composed of husband and wife team Michael Trotter and Tanya Bount-Trotter, as well as their four-piece back up band. The sound is unique, a melting pot with […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Weight Band carries the torch at Jane Pickens
Another in a series of great concerts rocked the Jane Pickens Theater and Events Center Thursday, August 25 when The Weight Band played before a packed house. Led by Jim Weider, former member of The Band and the Levon Helm Band, the Weight Band jammed hard through two sets of rock and roll, playing originals […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Judy Collins enchanting at Jane Pickens Theater
Singer-Songwriter and American legend Judy Collins returned to Newport for two shows this weekend, thrilling her fans Friday, August 19 on her opening night at the Jane Pickens Film and Events Center. Collins played songs from throughout her 60+ year career, sprinkling in stories and anecdotes about her life and times, her friends and lovers. […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening at Bold Point Park
It was a classic rock show for the ages Thursday. August 18 when Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening played Bold Point Park in East Providence. The band successfuly recreates the classic songs of one of rock and roll’s greatest acts, Led Zeppelin. Tribute bands can be tricky … they need to walk a fine line […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Backroads Blues Festival at Bold Point Park
A near-capacity crowd greeted three blues greats Saturday, August 13 at Bold Point Park in East Providence for the Backroads Blues Festival’s inaugural concert. Grammy-award-winning artists Buddy Guy, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd put on a great show all around, which saw each artist pushing the limits of modern blues. At age 86, […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Lisa Morales brings warm vibes to the Norman Bird Sanctuary
A near sell-out crowd greeted Texas-based singer Lisa Morales at the Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday evening August 5 in a concert co-produced by Newport Live. Morales charmed those assembled with stories of love, loss, and redemption. It was the first time seeing her live for many in the crowd. Morales played several from her upcoming […]
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2022 Newport Jazz Festival: Shift in direction – Day 3 recap and photos
Sunday, July 31 concluded three days of fun in the sun at the historic Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI. Post pandemic, the full return of the festival was well attended, selling out on Saturday with near sell-outs Friday and Sunday. Whether intended or not, the theme of this year’s […]
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2022 Newport Jazz Festival – Day 2 recap and photos
A sell-out crowd squeezed into Fort Adams State Park Saturday, July 30 for Day 2 of the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival. Once again it was a day for youth to shine, as well as one that saw women artists taking charge. There was more energy in the line-up than ever before behind bands like Sons […]
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2022 Newport Jazz Festival off to a great start – Day 1 recap and photos
Jazz is back at Fort Adams. The 2022 Newport Folk Festival kicked off on Friday, July 29 with a diverse lineup that included some new names along with some familiar artists. In recent years, the Friday program has introduced younger artists to the festival crowd – this year’s program was no different. A series of […]
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2022 Newport Folk Festival: Surprise Appearance by Paul Simon – Day 2 Recap and Photos
Saturday, July 23 at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival was a day to be remembered. The festival was overdue for a big surprise performance, and Saturday’s appearance by Paul Simon certainly fit the bill. There were some hints earlier in the year when Nathaniel Rateliff announced the “American Tune Review,” as a planned festival set. […]
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2022 Newport Folk Festival: Day 1 Recap and Photos
If there was a theme to the first day of the 2022 Newport Folk Festival on Friday, July 22, it was variety and diversity. A wide range of sound was represented, including several genre-defying bands and artists. No doubt, the focus was simply all about great music. The festival was more or less back to […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Psychedelic Furs turn up the heat at The Strand in Providence
A pair of bands who first rose to prominence in the 1980s brought a high-energy show to The Strand in Providence on July 13, 2022. Longtime fans remarked how strong both bands sounded throughout their sets. Punk icons X opened the show behind the vocals of Exene Cervenka and creative force John Doe. Set highlights […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Mark Erelli and Rachel Sumner at the Norman Bird Sanctuary
It was a perfect evening at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown Friday, July 8 when the “Summer Outdoor Concert Series” continued with singer-songwriters Mark Erelli and Rachel Sumner. The series, co-sponsored by Newport Live (formerly Common Fence Music), presents diverse artists performing in an outdoor setting at the Sanctuary. Sumner, winner of the 2021 […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Dead & Company take the field at Gillette Stadium
The present incarnation of the legendary jam band The Grateful Dead came to town Saturday, July 2 for another in a series of great concerts. Dead & Company played a rousing show before thousands of dedicated fans at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. Although everyone missed percussionist Bill Kreutzmann, on the DL due to […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Doobie Brothers rock it down the highway at the Xfinity Center
One of classic rock’s most enduring bands, the Doobie Brothers finally got to play in front of an enthused crowd at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA Saturday, June 25. The band had previously scheduled their “50th Anniversary Tour” for the summer of 2020 – it was canceled twice due to the pandemic. What made […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Kyshona opens the season at Norman Bird Sanctuary
Live music returned to the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown Friday evening June 10 when singer-songwriter Kyshona performed an inspiring show on the outdoor stage. The show was the first in a series of summer concerts co-sponsored by Newport Live (formerly Common Fence Music). The series features a diverse group of artists who will be […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Boston Calling ends on a bright note – Day 3 summary
Sunday, May 29, the final day of Boston Calling, saw fans lined up for nearly three hours before the gates opened. Once inside, fans rushed to their preferred stage to ride the rail all day until their favorite band started. Most were diehard fans of Metallica. One fan said that this show was his 100th Metallica show and […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Boston Calling continues to rock – Day 2 summary
Boston native and hometown favorite Julie Rhodes opened Day 2 of Boston Calling Saturday May 28 and totally crushed it! Rhodes and her band the Electric Company lit up the Red Stage in front of thousands of fans, some who knew her and others who walked away convinced. The day continued with more female musicians […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Boston Calling returns strong – Day 1
IT’S BACK!!! Boston Calling last graced the city three years ago, missing the last two years due to the pandemic. Finally, on Friday, May 27, fans arrived in droves in the sunny 80-degree weather, ready for a day full of music, food and normalcy! They were there to see 17 Bands across four stages at […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Fans and bands support Brian Hien at The Met
A warm Spring afternoon brought a friendly crowd and some legendary bands together for a benefit show Sunday, May 22. The concert at The Met was organized to support longtime music promoter Brian Hien, who ran the Living Room for many years with his brother Randy. Hein was recently diagnosed with cancer and is facing […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Trey Anastasio Band jams at Roadrunner
Trey Anastasio brought his 8-piece band to Roadrunner in Boston for a pair of sold-out shows May 7 and May 8. Hypnotic, electrifying, with deep, oftentimes dark grooves woven seamlessly tight, TAB delivered what could be considered a performance for the ages. Led by Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, the band performed for three and half […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Gogol Bordello at Royale Boston
It’s been five years since Gogol Bordello performed in Boston, (they have visited other cities in New England). Last Wednesday, May 4, they played a show with a purpose at the Royale in downtown Boston! Gogol Bordello is a Gypsy Punk Rock band with musicians from all over the world, incorporating violin, accordion, and percussion […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Winehouse Project at The Met
Good times were rolling at The Met in Pawtucket Friday, April 1 when The Winehouse Project took the stage. Known for great live shows, the Amy Winehouse tribute band has lately been tearing it up around New England and beyond. Led by vocalist Lisa Kay, the nine-piece band rocked hard through two sets of Winehouse […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The English Beat at the Narrows Center
Fans were dancing in the aisles to the ska sounds of the English Beat Friday, April 1 in a sold-out show at the Narrows Center in Fall River, MA. Founded in Birmingham, England in 1978, the band was a hit on college radio before gaining mainstream success behind their blend of ska, pop, reggae, and […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Bonny Light Horseman at the Berklee Performance Center
(Review by Gavi Elkind) Transcendent singer, songwriter, and musician Anaïs Mitchell took the stage at Berklee Performance Center on Friday, February 18th alongside her multi-instrumentalist Bonny Light Horsemen bandmates, Eric Johnson and Josh Kaufman along with drummer JT Bates and bassist/saxophonist Michael Lewis. The first set of the show was entirely Bonny Light Horsemen tunes, […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Daughtry rocks Mohegan Sun
Rock and roll was the order of the day at the Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday night, February 12. Two bands, openers Plush and Grammy-nominated Daughtry played their hearts out before a near-capacity crowd. Plush, an all-female band on their way up, set the tone for the more well-established Daughtry, who worked through a setlist of […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Wood Brothers at House of Blues
If you were one of the brave souls who traveled through the ice storm Friday night February 4 to catch The Wood Brothers performance at the House of Blues in Boston, you were not disappointed! The Wood Brothers are an American roots band consisting of brothers Chris (bass and upright bass) and Oliver Wood (acoustic and electric […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Lost Dog Street Band at The Strand
Nashville’s Lost Dog Street Band warmed up a friendly crowd on an ice cold evening Wednesday, January 26 at The Strand in downtown Providence. Openers Lenny Lashley’s Gang of One (actually a band of two), and singer-songwriter Matt Heckler impressed with brief, but memorable sets. Presenting an original set of country blues, Heckler demonstrated his […]
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Concert Recap: RI Philharmonic presents impressive “Fifth Symphony” with Assistant Conductor Efthimiou at the helm
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra has pivoted nicely during the pandemic, maintaining performances and programs while many other symphonies and arts organizations took an extended pause. Earlier this week, the Orchestra was forced to pivot once again when Principal Conductor and Artistic Director Bramwell Tovey developed a mild case of Covid and was forced to […]